Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 7:28:46 am CDT

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Flood Warning

Coastal Flood Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory

Special Weather Statement

Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM

Current Radar

Locally Heavy Rain Today/Tonight

Wednesday Outlook

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM for Harris, Waller, Fort Bend, Washington, Austin, and Liberty Counties. Visibilities of 1/4 mile or less are expected. Slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between you and the car ahead of you.

This is the current HGX radar.

Scattered to numerous showers and storms are possible this afternoon through tonight as a trough of low pressure develops along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for most of the area today.

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected today, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Forecast high temperatures are 77-82°F.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	06:55	Mist	4	62	62	100	ENE 3	-	30.09
Caldwell	14:50	Mostly Cloudy						-
College Station	06:53	Mist	1 3/4	65	64	96	ESE 7	-	30.06
Huntsville	06:53	Mist	2 1/2	63	63	100	E 5	-	30.08
Navasota	06:55	Overcast	8	65	65	100	SE 5	-	30.06
Conroe	06:53	Fog	1/8	63	63	100	CALM	-	30.08
Hooks Airport	06:53	Mist	1	64	64	100	E 3	-	30.07
Intercontinental Airport	06:53	Mist	1/8	65	65	100	NNE 5	-	30.07
Houston Hobby Airport	06:53	Mist	3	66	65	96	CALM	-	30.05
Sugar Land	06:53	Mist	2	66	66	100	CALM	-	30.05
Wharton	06:55	Rain	5	66	65	96	ENE 3	-	30.06
Pearland	06:53	Mist	2 1/2	66	65	96	CALM	-	30.07
Ellington Field	06:54	Mist	3	66	66	100	CALM	-	30.05
La Porte	06:55	Mist \ Lightning Observed	1 3/4	66	65	97	CALM	-	30.07
Angleton/Lake Jackson	06:53	Lightning Observed	7	67	66	96	CALM	-	30.05
Galveston	06:52	Overcast	10	72	70	93	ESE 6	-	30.06
Bay City	06:55	Lightning Observed	9	68	68	100	ENE 3	-	30.01
Palacios	06:53	Lightning Observed	7	69	68	96	ESE 5	-	30.03
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	06:55	Mist	4	73	69	88	ESE 10	-	30.07
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	07:00	Overcast	10	73	73	100	SE 7	-	30.08